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Preserving Tradition: Growing Membership with Amy Start
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In this episode of Insight, host Ariel sits down with Amy Start, Executive Director of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association, to explore strategies for member recruitment and retention. Amy shares the rich 72-year history of the association, highlights its member benefits like the industry journal and biannual meetings, and discusses key challenges such as attracting new members and addressing retirements among veteran farmers. As a bonus, Amy offers expert tips on selecting the perfect Christmas tree to bring holiday cheer to your home. Whether you're in the industry or simply love the tradition of fresh Christmas trees, this episode is packed with evergreen insights!
Insight is produced by Association Briefings.
Show notes
Amy Start, a proud Michigander, has been a driving force behind the Michigan Christmas Tree Association for over 7 years. As Executive Director, she oversees a range of services, from educational events to marketing campaigns. Her dedication to the industry is also evident in her role as editor of the Great Lakes Christmas Tree Journal, the go-to resource for Christmas tree growers and retailers. When she’s not busy leading the association, Amy can be found spending quality time with her family, including her furry companions, Frito the dog, and Bobby Sue the grand cat.
12 episoder
Manage episode 452075776 series 3537892
In this episode of Insight, host Ariel sits down with Amy Start, Executive Director of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association, to explore strategies for member recruitment and retention. Amy shares the rich 72-year history of the association, highlights its member benefits like the industry journal and biannual meetings, and discusses key challenges such as attracting new members and addressing retirements among veteran farmers. As a bonus, Amy offers expert tips on selecting the perfect Christmas tree to bring holiday cheer to your home. Whether you're in the industry or simply love the tradition of fresh Christmas trees, this episode is packed with evergreen insights!
Insight is produced by Association Briefings.
Show notes
Amy Start, a proud Michigander, has been a driving force behind the Michigan Christmas Tree Association for over 7 years. As Executive Director, she oversees a range of services, from educational events to marketing campaigns. Her dedication to the industry is also evident in her role as editor of the Great Lakes Christmas Tree Journal, the go-to resource for Christmas tree growers and retailers. When she’s not busy leading the association, Amy can be found spending quality time with her family, including her furry companions, Frito the dog, and Bobby Sue the grand cat.
12 episoder
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